Do you think City have stepped it up a level?

14 - Bournemouth - Eddie Howe's side looked strong last season, and with the addition of a fit Callum Wilson this coming season they look set to finish the league mid-table. Still, the north London club has kept its key talent - notably Harry Kane and Dele Alli who scored 47 league goals between them last season.

Jose Mourinho looks back to his best, he looks relaxed. Their nature of being hard to beat at home will be a factor in helping them remain up. Shouldn't that mean doing as good a job of beating those European clubs as we used to see not all that long ago?

City could line up with Ederson in goal, Stones and Kompany at center back, Mendy and Walker occupying the left and right back roles, Yaya Touré in defensive midfield, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in midfield, Leroy Sané and Gabriel Jesus on the wings, and Sergio Agüero up top.

Will Liverpool end up accepting a huge Barcelona bid for Philippe Coutinho? If they can, they pose a formidable threat, again blessed with frightening pace. These days? The sport of the future is here in the present in America.

Brighton and Huddersfield, both playing in the top-flight for the first time in the post-1992 Premier League era, have been breaking their club transfer records.

The countdowns have been going on social media for over a month now.

That's not the most engaging story and the Premier League has to know that. The impact their fans have on their season is ridiculous. I'm as worried for them as I am for Brighton. This has been a typical second summer of signings of him, addressing specific problems down the spine of his side, and he became the first coach in history to take his career spending to over £1 billion.

But the most intriguing signings are the three fullbacks. But the Gunners will take a significant step back if they lose the world-class Alexei Sanchez before the transfer window slams shut. But such was the maturity he showed during his first-team opportunities - notably in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in January - that regular starter Nathaniel Clyne could soon be under pressure for his place.

Have West Ham done some shrewd business?

The two Manchester clubs employ two of the biggest names in world soccer.

"Hopefully Mike can keep his word and we can do what we want to do", he said. Which is why they are reported to be chasing Southampton's much-vaunted centreback Virgil van Dijk. They're desperate for him.

A three-man panel will be convened by the Football Association, featuring a retired player, a former manager and ex-referee.

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